Overview
- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced officers voted to adopt 10-hour patrol shifts as the permanent schedule following an almost yearlong pilot.
- The pilot began after the schedule was approved in 2025 and the 10-hour shifts were rolled out to officers on Jan. 3 for testing and feedback.
- Under the new model, officers can choose either a five-days-on/three-days-off pattern or a four-days-on/four-days-off pattern for their 10-hour shifts.
- IMPD says the trial, authorized by the city’s collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, showed the model strengthens operations and increases days off for officers.
- City officials say the permanent change aims to support officer wellness and maintain service levels to the community, and the department plans to use pilot feedback to guide implementation.